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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 106(1 POTTSTOWN MERCURY, POTTSTOWN, PA. DIAI. 323-3000 PACK FIFTFEN Spider IVI unis And Pompons Decorate Lutheran diluirli Ann Marie Semet Reromes Bride Of Dale Warren Moyer in Double Ring Spider mums and wore while orchid cor- with tinted and dihotium framed altar of Emmanuel Lutheran church for the mar- ri a Re of Ann Marie Semet and Dale Warren Moyer. The Hev. Dr.

Luther A Krou.se, pastor, and the Hev, L. sages. A reception took place in the church nodal rooms. For traveling to Lake George and New Knglanrl, the bride wore a cocoa brown and beige three piece knit suit, lizard ac Samuel krousc, associate pastor cessories and a white pci formed the double ring ser- (pom her bridal bouquet. Vice Saturday at 2 p.

m. Aflcr onP wrrk lhp Prior to the ceremony, a will be at home to friend recital of bridal music was given Mrrvinc street, by Gordon G. Bauerle organist and Elizabeth Wilson, soloist. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. William Semet 182 West Main street, and the late William Semet Mr.

Moyer is a son of Mr. and Mrs. LeKoy It. Moyer, 817 North Evans street A graduate of North entry High school, the orchid couple at H23 C'ov- new Mrs. Moyer Is a teller at Security Trust company.

Mr. Moyer graduated from Pottstown High school, The Hill school and Gettysburg college. Three hundred guests attended He is a member of Phi Gamma from New Jersey, Delaware, Philadelphia, Wayne, Harris burg, Reading. Oley and Pottstown and surrounding com munities. John II.

Saylor escorted his sister in law to the altar. She wore a princess style gown of silk organza over taffeta. The fitted bodice featured a bateau neckline outlined with alencon lace motifs and pearl trim. Delta fraternity. Employed in the personnel office of town Burial asket company, he served four years with the U.S.

Air Force. A rehearsal party was given by the parents at Manatawny Motor Inn. A prenuptial shower was given for the bride at the home of Mrs. John II. Saylor.

Mrs. William Waltemyer was hostess at a shower in her home. A third Nome, School Activities (fioiii) Hears tfley Principal LciifiMir Staues ill Kail Meeting Sieve Catranis, supervising principal of the Spring Ford Elementary schools, spoke the Limerick Home and School league at the group's first meet ing of the season Tuesday night in the school. Service League Appoints Committees for New Yeai Walter Mrs. Qui GOP Women waiter Seavers At Dinner Meeting in Lakeside Inn eu ere MR.

AND MRS. DALE WARREN MOYER Hospitals POTTSTOWN Admitted: Vrs. Rosanna Gantt, 432 West Vine street, Stowe, maternity; Mrs. Kathryn Camacho, 386 North Hanover Philadelphia avenue, Boyertown, medical; (iloria Yaeovelli, Pottstown Route 18, medical; Ruth S. Hartman.

228 King street, surgical; Charlotte R. Stanton, Parker Ford, surgical; Mary Evans, Coventry Manor Nursing home, medical; Peter T. Ganowski, GUbertsville RD street and Reynolds avenue, surgical; Mrs. Emma Nagle, Boyertown RI) 1 maternity. MEMORIAL Admitted: James Colasanti, KD 3, medical; Evelyn Morgan, 351 King street, surgical; Edward Borowy, 455 Water street, medical; Richard Stauffer, Pottstown RD 1, surgical; Arthur Tovely, 1122 Industrial avenue, surgical; Stager Haldeman, Chester Springs, medical; Alfred Holliday, 177 Main street, shower was given by the at- Sleeves tapered to a point tendants at the home of Mrs.

at the wrists. The bouffant Margaret Fern. skirt was fashioned with appli-'------------------------------ ques of lace and pearls fell into a chapel length train. A bow added hack interest. Her silk illusion veil fell from a crown of pearls.

She carried a cascade of white fuji mums and iceberg pompons centered with an orchid and pittisporum foliage. Pauline C. Semet, 1007 West street, maternity; Francis C. 802 Vine street, Stowe, medical; Cedarville road, served as maid stahl. New Berlinville.

surgical; Todd Baer, Birdsboro RD 2, sur- of honor in a floor length gown Esther Lcvengood, 523 East gical; Thomas Short, Pottstown of viva silk peau. The fitted bodice featured a bateau neckline and three quarter length sleeves. The skirt was designed with a controled front and bouffant back. A bow appeared at the waistline. She wore a matching velvet floral headpiece with short veil trim and carried a semicascade of variegated pink elegance and white fuji mums.

Bridesmaids were gowned identically to the maid of honor. They were Mrs. Donald Bowman, Farmington avenue, and Mrs. Margaret Fern, 148 West Main street. street, surgical; Alice E.

Petro, Discharged: Fern Austin, 117 Gene Fritz, 19 East Second c.ilbertsville RD 1, medical; Potts drive, surgical; Karen street, was best man. Junius Leisure 228 North Brightbill, Schwenksville RD Ushers were Donald Specht, warren street, medical; Mrs. 2, surgical; Cleveland Fox, 312 Moyer road; John Semet. ynda Lee Brown, 453 Button- Schwenksville RD 3, medical; 1221 North Evans street; Walter Wood street, maternity. Kenneth Graham, 11 Chestnut Kochel, 924 South Hills nUeharaed- Todd Seidel 908 Dorothy Hum- vard, and Bruce Erb, 22 West street Mrs.rol(*’ 1568..

East Philadelphia Fifth street, Boyertown. Mary Prt't Boyertwn RD Gjfcertsv.ll. surg.ca Cpmpt the moth- Mary Kathryn Mower, Gilbertsville hpr Tn Beul.h Oister Doug- lassvillc RD medJCal; Map Pottstown Route 20. surgical; pink hat and gloves. bride- Scudder.

Pottstown Rt, mother, Mrs. Moyer, chose a blue lace sheath dress with peacock blue pillbox hat white accessories. Both Mr, Catranis spoke on his past 12 years at the l.itn* crick school and introduced the teaching staff. President Mrs. Harry Wallace introduced the boa d.

vice president, William Miller; secretary, Mrs. It Metka. And terasurer, Mrs. Shirley Brimmer; publicity, Mrs Hot) W. Walters; membership, Mrs.

Laverne Junker; activities chairman, Russell Gerhart and Mrs. Al Greager; program, Mrs. Margaret Johnston; hospitality, Mrs. Peter Roth; bulletins, Mrs. Richard Bush.

Banner count was won by the Fifth grade of Mrs. Luclla McMann. Mrs. Junker reported 309 members and Mrs. Greager asked for donations for a coun try fair.

Programs for the year were listed by Mrs. Johnston. named and the coming year dis at the Junior Service dinner meeting Tuesday I fternoon at Lakeside Inn, a merick Mrs Walter Seavers presided the assistance of Mrs. Henry, vice president;) Kenneth Shaner, recording Mrs Melvin Fcroe ponding secretary; lune late II as the annual June Fete ith in Mr secretary and Mrs. trea -urer.

'Iliank you from YW cont ributions Canning Jr. man listed milices for Other committees, chair man and rochairman named were Mrs. Edward Schumacher, and Mrs. Itichard lliddeman, Christman tea; Mrs Norman lialsrud and llenette Millard, publicity; Richard Frantz, budget. Richard Frantz, letters were read A anrl MCA for Mrs.

William hospitality chair- hostesses and com- the coming months Rolx-rt Wolf, JoAnn (iisli Wed in Ml. Jov Chiurli Mrs. William Schmearer, program chairman, announced that Dr. G. Sieber Pancoast, Crsinus college, will be speaker at the Oct.

1 '2 meeting at Brookside Country club. Mrs. Michael Chomnuk, community service, asked each member to contribute each month to projects at Pennhurst State school. Mrs. Philip C.

Lang, ways and means, announced a special project for Also, Mrs. John commissions, Mrs. Kenneth Geyer, program; Mrs. James McDevitt and Mrs. Baron Kessler, toy clinic; Mrs.

Michael Chomnuk, community services; Mrs. David Detar Jr. and Mrs. David Reidenour, June Fete. And, Mrs.

Philip C. Lang and Mrs William II Yohn ways and means; Mrs. J. Robert Gray flowers; Mrs Webster Canning Jr. and Mrs Sidney G.

Mollard hospitality. South Coventry I arm Scene Of Meeting The Chester County Women's Republican club executive hoard was entertained by Mrs. George Quigley, Windy Knoll farm, South Coventry, at her home Tuesday morning. Mrs, Quigley is presirlent of the group. The meeting opened with devotions by Mrs.

Elaine Smith. Mrs. Edwin Baldwin, membership chairman, reported 12 members in the club this year. Announcement mafie of Ihe annual luncheon meeting Henry, Kimberton fireball Sept. 20 at noon The theme will be Women Today and Tomorrow." Hostesses will be Mrs.

Pierce Darlington and Mrs Thomas Emery. Mrs. Quigley reported on the Lanc aster county annual Summer picnic which she attended. Mrs. Leroy Fisher told of attending a state wide conference in burg.

Ihe program lulled a workshop. Rev. D. Howard Keiper Officiates at Kites or Nephew A wedding of local interest was that of JoAnn Gish, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

J. Marlin Gish, Mt. Joy, and Robert Keiper Wolf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald L.

Wolf, 894 East Cedarville in an embroidered gown of lace over satin featuring a scalloped neckline, long tapered sleeves and pointed waist. Iler chapel veil was attached to a satin cap. Christmas. A rum-! in charge of Mrs. en dance will take 30 at Brookside for members and James McDevitt, toy clinic, announced a work meeting will be tomorrow at North End firehall.

Mrs. David Detar announced mage sale 1 John Henry A Hallowc place Oct. Country club friends. of Linfield, medical; Joseph Palla- Joy. 1, medical; George E.

Marc (jjno 28 Walnut strect, medical; rpv Howard Keiuer 522 North Charlotte street, medi- I)onna WeUler 59 Norlh Heading unde of the bridegroom, and avenue, Boyertown, surgical; Charles Wolf, pastor, of- John McCoy, Zieglerville, sur 561 East Howard street, Stowe, gical; 0 foert Berry, Schwenks medical; Philip J. McKenna, ville ED 2, surgical; Marcia Buckwalter road, Pottstown Weidenbaugh, 581 Linfield service RD 1, surgical; Clair M. Erb, Trappe road, Linfield, surgical; cal; Barbara L. Stanton, Parker Ford, surgical; Joseph Daye, She carried a cascadc road, in ilossbrenner Evangeli- wbite pinnochio pompons, a cal United Brethren church, Mt. uhite cattleya orchid and dra cena folage.

Charlotte Rhude, Mt. Joy, was maid of honor. She wore a leaf green crystal cloth ballerina ficiated at the double ring cere- styled with a neckline mony. Darlene Meyer gave a short sleeves. She had a recital of organ music prior to double bow headpiece and car- nosegay of Fall minature The altar was hanked with I lent jVocom road Douglassville sur- Walter R.

Garner, Elverson RD hu an(, whHc gical; Alan A. Switzer, 832 High 1 medical. mums ried a mums. Gownedas the honor attend for UCC Guild President Mrs. Larue Conver gave a short reading on the true meaning of the guild at a meeting of the guild Tuesday night in St.

United The pre three auditor; Leroy Fisher, and Mrs W. sident They Mrs. I). Mei appointed are Mrs. C.

Knauer ombs It was announced the Republican convention in Harrisburg will take place this year Nov. 14 to 16. The theme of this meeting will be Future is Speakers will include Dr. Walter Judd and Major John Eisenhower. A buffet luncheon was served by the hostess following the business session.

(Jiit (Jmt MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM V. DWYER, Windy Acres, New Hanover, returned from a trip to Montreal, Canada. Enroute, they stopped in Utica, N.

to visit a classmate of Mrs. Dwyer. and In Pottstown largest selection of Health P010S SLACKS SLACK SETS for and from sizes 1 to 8 YOUTH CENTER 221 HIGH ST. nue, medical; Rosa Roosezell. 2 medical; Ellen Stout, Fred- 703 Grant street, medical; Leslie medical; Horace Swavely, Norman, Boyertown RD 3, medi- 25 Chestnut street, medical; cal; Lawrence Drumheller.

411 wiUiam Trego, 629 Grosstown East Philadelphia avenue, Boy- roa(j stowe, medical; Bernard ertown, medical; Agnes Engle, vvard, 1062 North Washington 423 East Philadelphia avenue, street, surgical. Boyertown, surgical; Eugene Almond, 983 West Cedarville road, surgical; Mrs. Jane Knod, 739 North Charlotte street, maternity; Mrs. Iona Partlow, 529 Church street, Royersford, maternity; Mrs. Barbara Smith, Main street, Bechtelsville, maternity; Mrs.

Joan Alba, Lari drive, Pottstown RD 1, maternity; Mrs. Pauline Schrump, Boyertown RD 1, maternity; Stephen Ackerman, Association Views Film At Luncheon ROLLER SKATING TONIGHT 8 To 11 Bill Clark at the Hammond Organ At The New RINGING ROCKS ROLLER RINK Las Skating Party Fri. Night A film strip Does Our Offering was presented at the annual Manatawny iuncheon of the association of First United Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon in Fellowship hall. Devotions was led by Given in marriage by her father, the bride appeared Chairmen Appointed By Alumnae Committee chairmen were named at a meeting of the Pottstown Hospital Nurses Alumnae association Tuesday night in Gruber auditorium. The chairmen are hospitality, Mrs.

La Rue Gordon; caps and pins, Mrs. Florence Dick; banquet, Mrs. Joan Mooney; advisory council, Mrs. Esther Wood; constitution and bylaws, Mrs. Ada Miller; ways and means, Linda Houck, Ida Moyer.

A finance, Beverly Flatt; programs and refreshments, Doris Lightner; public relations, June Van- llorn; nominating, Mrs. Ada Miller. ants in golden yellow were the Church of Christ, Stowe, bridesmaids, Marsha Gish, sister of the bride, and Mrs. Dam'll Wolf, 201 North Keim street, sister in law of the bridegroom. Kathy Gish was flower bearer for her sister.

She was dressed in a white satin gown with green lace overskirt. Daniel H. Wolf performed the of best man for his brother. Craig Hauseman, Sanatoga, and Lee Kunkel, York, were ushers. Dennis and Keith Gisji, brothers of the bride, were acolytes.

Mrs. Gish, mother of the bride, selected a silk knit beige dress with matching accessories to receive her guests at a reception in the church Fellowship hall follow ing the service. Mrs. Wolf chose a blue wool dress with accessories for her son's wedding. When the couple left for a honeymoon to an unknown destination, the bride was wearing a gray and white checked wool suit with cape.

They will reside in Hollidaysburg following their return. The bride is a graduate of Donegal High school. Her husband is a graduate of Mercers- Mrs. Anna Eagle reported on an eye glass project and Mrs. Hettie White gave a report on the sick and shutins.

Plans for a vegetable soup sale were discussed. Mrs. Conver asked for volunteers to assist with the Montgomery County Tuberculosis association in Norristown and for the church nursery. Hostesses were Mrs. Betty Basco.

Mrs. Conver, Mrs. Doris Gula and Mrs. Virginia Merkel. Twenty three attended.

Prior to the meeting Mrs. Vida Pickar and Mrs. Anna Eagle were in charge of a religious program entitled Our for the guild and the brotherhood. MRS. ROBERT F.

FAR LOW was married in a double ring ceremony at St. church, ville. She is the former Marjorie Ann 17 North Township road, Royersford. Her husband is a son of Mr. and Mrs.

Robert W. Farlow, Pottsville. Officiating at the service was the Rev. James T. Cassidy.

The reception took place at the American Legion home. The couple will reside at Philadelphia, following a wedding trip to New York. EDWARD O'NEILL fakes great pride in announcing A board meeting will pre Mrs. William Ebert entitled cede the next business meeting, burg academy and About Youth Prob- Oct. 12.

Tentative plans for a town college. He attended Mid- Carol Mesick accom- Christmas covered dish social dlebury college, Middlebury, panied by Mrs. Thomas Webber were made. Linda Houck and and is a teacher of Spa- (J111 rcli women See Skit Four teenagers presented a skit Matter of at a meeting of St. James Lutheran Churchwomen Tuesday night in the church.

Forty attended. The teenagers were Connie Bickel. Janet Fink, Nancy Weller, and Edward Horn Jr. Buzz sessions were formed to discuss the theme. Mhe.

Florence Rusbuldt, pro- Mrs. Jacob Miller, president, gram chairman of the Thai conducted the meeting and Mrs. Missionary circle of the Pugh- Edward Horn led devotions on town Baptist church the theme Is Your Missionary society, was topic Plans to fill Christie ader at a meeting in the mas stockings for Pennhurst Mrs. Kushiildl Leads Topic sang STARTS TODAY MATINEE 7 P.M. EVENING from 7 HIPPODROME Now the screen blazes with the story based on the blistering best-seller! JOSEPH MOLL BAKER HARLOW IX coi.on A skirt entitled was presented by Mrs.

Richard Ludwig, Mrs. William Gunther, Mrs. Richard Clark and Mrs. Donald Thompson. 1 Attending were Ida Mrs.

George Clayton, presi- Houck Mrs dent, conducted the business session. Announcements made were Sept. 28, board meeting at the church; Sept. 22, a fashion show in Fellowship hall; Oct. 20 Presbyterial meeting in Lower Providence church, Norristown.

rt was announced all garments for Church World Service must be submitted by Friday. The next meeting will take place Oct. 26 at 1:30 p. the church lounge. Ida Moyer were welcomed as nish and English at Williams- new members.

burg High school, Williamsburg. Life memberships were prc-: parent of sented to Mrs. Florence Dick, the bridegroom, hosted a re- Mrs. Anna Longaker, Mrs. Elsie hearsal party at a Mt.

Jov res Ludwig, Mrs. Pauline Knight taurant. A bridal shower was and Anna Banks. given in honor of the bride by her attendants. Doris Lightner, Mrs.

Rhoads. Nlrs. Evelyn Mrs. Mooney, Mrs. Kerschner and Beverly Moyer, Gordon, Louise I Fra in.

Susan Flatt. House Fetes Couple Mr. and Wedding Anniversaries Mr. and Mrs. Paul W.

Fisher, Bechtelsville. 44 years. church. The women worked on items for the white cross quota. Mrs.

Evelyn Reinford was hostess during the noon hour and served a beverage with box luncheons. Hole of the Church in the World was the discussion topic. Next meeting is set for Oct. 13, at 10:30 a.m. Mrs.

William V. Montgomery is circle leader. Attending were Mrs. Goldie Augustus, Mrs. Rusbuldt, Mrs.

Reinford, Mrs. Helen Keim, Mrs. Leroy Lockart, Mrs. Anna White, Mrs. Mary Anne Keen, Mrs.

Pearl Dunlap and Sara Eg geling. State school were made Wil- Roy- Mr. and Mrs. Archie Bohner, 491 Farmington avenue, 42 years. An Enchanted Evening! Enjoy Dinner at RUMMY'S POLYNESIAN HOUSE Berks Most Exotic Restaurant and Cocktail Bar.

Enjoy Ihe rare deliqhts ol Polynesian and American Cuisine and taste tinglinq thrills ot delicious Polynesian drinks and all the charm ol Far East. Mrs. Earl G. in liams, 337 Walnut street, ersford, were honored with an open house party at their home in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary. The son, Syd Williams, at home, and a daughter, Mrs.

Richard Scybold, 11 West Second strect. arranged the affair. A cake decorated in silver and white centered the refreshment table. Mr. and Pottstow tt Mrs RI) Clyde 11.

Knerr, 20 years. Mr. and Mutter, 22 years. Mrs. Ernest K.

West Tenth street, Plane Tuning and Rebuilding JOS. E. MACK Phone 124-3739 Shop At Home PHONE 323-8564 Decorator will show you at your convenience. FREE ESTIMATES CUSTOM-MADE DRAPERIES and SLIPCOVERS MILL END FABRIC SHOP 257 HIGH ST. 323 8564 Mr and Mrs.

Frank Speilman, Pottstown RD 3, 14 years. i Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Langel, 22H Pearl street, Hanover Heights, 20 vears. NATIONALLY FAMOUS TV AND RADIO PERSONALITY Now Open For PARTIES and LUAU BUFFETS in THE HAWAIIAN PATIO IN PERSONI LARRY FERRARI AT THE ORGAN Phlla.

Pike, DOUGLASSVILLE. FOR RESERVATIONS PHONE 385-3110 PA. Hi-WAY INN 422, Limerick 5 East of Pottstown -WED. FRI. NIGHT- THE ORIGINAL HI-LITES FRESH CLAMS SHRIMPS Music 10 P.M.

to 2 A.M. AIR CONDITIONED PI NNA'S Nt WI ST AND FINEST ROILIR RINK PHEASANTIAND PARK ARENA SEPT. 17th DOORS OPEN 7:30 M. Route 73 Five West of Boyertown, FREEI PERSONALLY AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOS PATRICIA HOY Soprano has been granted a four year scholarship to Temple University College of Music Miss Hoy has achieved the further distinction of being accepted by MARTIAL SINGHER as the first Freshman member of the TEMPLE UNIVERSITY OPERA WORKSHOP Congratulations, PATRICIA.

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